Multilingual Learner Program Manager & Academic Advisor

The Opportunity: Skilled US (formerly PLA University) seeks a dedicated professional to serve as the Multilingual Learner Program Manager & Academic Advisor. This dual-role position focuses on providing specialized instruction for multi-language learning students and managing the overall program to ensure compliance with federal requirements. The successful candidate will also guide students in their academic and personal development journey, maximizing student success and supporting adult learners in making positive, long-term life changes.

The Details:

Key Deliverables:

Multilingual Learner Program Manager:

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for multi-language learning students according to their Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Create a flexible program and learning environment that builds confidence in High School Equivalency (HSE), General Educational Development (GED), and English Language proficiency (ELP,ELL,ESL) with supplemental aids, accommodations, and supports
• Ensure timely communication with parents regarding participants' EL status and program-related information
• Offer assistance to foster joint productive activities for HSE/GED/ELL
• Assist in providing training on instructional expectations for ELs, including ILPs and WIDA Standards implementation
• Facilitate and implement the formal monitoring process for students who have exited services
• Provide HSE/GED/EL expertise in various school-based processes, including case conferences for ELs with disabilities and high-ability programming referrals
• Assess and evaluate EL progress using State progress monitoring processes
• Oversee the development and implementation of ILPs, ensuring tutors and participants have access to and are implementing accommodations and modifications
• Administer placement tests and annual assessments
• Provide professional development for staff on best practices and data analysis
• Work directly with the Regional Executive director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc
• Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students
• Participate in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts
  
  

Academic Advisor:

• Assess students' academic, career, and personal development goals and design student success plans accordingly
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to develop academic advising protocols and programs to retain students
• Provide supportive assistance with workshops, training, and group sessions
• Spearheaded projects with existing vendors and engaged with new vendors for new programs and partnerships
• Maintain ongoing communication with students, educational partners, and community partners
• Support all workshops and group sessions to enhance student engagement and success
  
  

Experience and Education Requirements:

• This Hybrid position requires in-person interaction with students, training partners, and community partners as needed
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards, Indiana Graduation Pathways, Next Level Programs of Study, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills
• Experience in teaching high school-aged students in a nontraditional or adult education setting
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including individuals who have faced educational barriers
• Technical knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems
• Bilingual skills are an added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty and a current Indiana English as a New Language (ENL) Professional Educator license. (If the applicant does not have, must be willing to earn while Skilled US will accommodate with funding)
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Higher Education, or a related field of study, or four years of related experience
• Two years of experience advising or admissions within adult student services
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets (Excel), databases, and CRM platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot
• Understanding of career advising and education best practices
  
  

The Network:

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement and income opportunities.

Compensation and benefits: A base salary competitively aligned to the market. In addition to a base salary, we offer:

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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